Bronze Leaf Loquat Eriobotrya Deflexa

QUICK SPECS OUTDOOR Zone 9b-11 PATIO Zone 4a-11 SOIL TYPE Rich Moist % SUN 80-100% POT SIZE 7″ Deep INCLUDES One Tree ABOUT BRONZE LEAF LOQUAT This bronze-tone loquat produces huge fragrant clusters of small white flowers in the fall to winter months and sumptuously small sweet orange colored fruit in the spring. Bronze leaf loquat trees are prized for their delicious fruit and beautiful deep veined bronze leaves as well as its tolerance of colder temperatures. These are very healthy starter trees with well established root systems. Please note: Leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress. The growth rate of Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree will vary greatly depending on season, soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. Always changing! Bronze Leaf Loquat CARE Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree are very easy to grow tropical fruiting trees that and seem to grow best when neglected. They add a wonderful accent to any outdoor space, garden or patio. In very cold zones a containerized Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree can be brought inside for the winter months.  Most will survive a very light frost and quickly return to normal in spring. In the northern end of their grow zone Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree trees should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. When you receive your new tree, there is no need to worry about planting right away. Your new tree can be stored for a while by simply placing it in a bucket with about a half inch of water in the bottom and moving it a shady location. You can then add some mulch to the bucket to keep your Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree standing straight. The mulch will also supply nutrients while in storage. This will give you plenty of time to select the ideal location for your Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree. CONTAINER SIZE Most gardeners don’t realize that Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree trees grow very well in patio containers. Allow enough room for growth generally a 18″ to a 30″ diameter, 14″ deep container will suffice.  Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your tree will be. When the tree becomes root bound its growth will slow. At that point it is time for a larger pot. SOIL Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky soils. FERTILIZER To help establish your new tree, fertilize sparingly, biannually with a slow time release 15-5-10. Unfertilized they will tend to grow very slowly. WARNING – The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers may damage the roots thus killing the tree. GROW ZONE & LIGHT Best outdoors if grown in zone 9b-11, find your zone here. This tree requires 85-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is best. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted tree will flourish over the summer months in this zone but must be brought inside for the winter months. (avoid frost) BEFORE YOU PLANT OUTDOORS Here at Kens Nursery these trees are grown under 20-40% shade cloth. If you plant directly in full sun you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this tree to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting. WHAT IS THE SHIPPING SIZE All trees for sale will vary in size. In the spring, trees are often smaller than trees shipped in the fall. Kens new, reusable, recyclable deep cells are 7 inches deep and 2.5 inches in diameter. Products growing in these cells are easy to transplant and allow for deeper, faster growth and are designated with a (-7). The color and style of these pots may vary. If we are out of a particular size item, we may ship a larger size at no additional charge. You can see the various pot sizes and actual trees ready to ship. (click-here) Note: Before leaving, trees are inspected, watered, pruned if necessary and topped to 36″ to facilitate shipping. Your new tree is then bagged to keep the soil moist, to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Then your tree is tissue or kraft paper wrapped and secured in place with natural biodegradable peanuts. You will be pleased. You may want to buy Bronze Leaf Loquat Tree online now while they are in stock.